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Calling All Music Lovers... Newport’s turning up the volume! On March 28-29, 2025, the city will host its first-ever Newport Music Trail, a free festival-style event showcasing live music across multiple venues. Think gig-hopping, discovering fresh talent, and celebrating our city’s buzzing music scene! A highlight? Le Pub, a beloved grassroots venue recently saved by Music Venue Properties, ensuring its future as a cultural hotspot. Also... we’ve got a surprise- keep listening to newport city radio this week to find […]

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Newport Live Act Fringe: A Bold New Festival for Performing Arts

A brand-new performing arts festival celebrating bold, ambitious, and innovative work in its early stages Newport is about to get a fresh injection of creativity this March with the launch of the Newport Live Act Fringe,Running from March 21st to 23rd, 2025, this exciting event will bring together a mix of theatre, comedy, music, drag, circus, spoken word, storytelling, puppetry, and more.Produced by Tin Shed Theatre Co., Newport Live Act Fringe aims to provide a vital platform for emerging artists […]

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Cardiff Keeps it Wholesome With Community Choir Down in Cardiff, a special choir is hitting all the right notes—both musically and emotionally. The Forget-me-not Chorus (FMNC) is a lifeline for those living with dementia and their loved ones, offering a weekly escape filled with music, laughter, and connection. Meeting every Thursday at Elfed Avenue United Church, the choir creates a space where memories resurface, and isolation fades. “Music is the last part of the brain to go,” says leader Nicki […]

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Get ready for Newport Festival of Words: A Celebration of Literature and Creativity

An exciting new festival for our city. Newport is about to turn the page on a brand-new chapter in its cultural story with the launch of the Newport Festival of Words! Taking place from March 20-23, 2025, this exciting new festival will celebrate the city's rich literary history and showcase the incredible talent of contemporary writers, poets, and storytellers.A Festival for All Word LoversFrom novels and poetry to songwriting, history, and children’s literature, the Newport Festival of Words is designed […]

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Pride is Coming to the Port Newport is set to host UK Pride in 2026, and it’s going to be amazing! Pride in the Port will bring the UK’s biggest LGBTQ+ celebration to the city, with a vibrant parade, live performances, and all the inclusivity that Pride is known for. The UK Pride Organisers Website pick an organisation every year that they feel has shown true dedication and commitment to the Pride movement in the UK, which is why its […]

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Daring Dalmations For Charity The Dalmatian Bike Ride 2024 smashed its fundraising goal, raking in an incredible fifty one thousand five hundred and forty three pounds for charity! This year’s ride was extra special, with over £14,000 raised in memory of Nichala June Gallivan, a beloved teacher and mum from Newport who passed away in March. Her family and friends, "Team Nic," went all out—festive jumpers, bucket collections, and sheer determination—to raise twenty five thousand five hundred and six pounds […]

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Beyond Newport: Caldicot’s Eddie Large

The Comedic Legacy of Little & Large Eddie Large, born Edward McGinnis in 1941 in Caldicot, Wales, was a beloved British comedian and half of the comedy duo Little and Large. He gained fame in the 1970s and 1980s, performing alongside Syd Little on television shows like The Little and Large Show. Known for his slapstick humor, quick wit, and larger-than-life personality, Eddie became a household name. The duo's comedic partnership made them a staple of British variety entertainment. Eddie […]

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Calling All Art Lovers... Here’s some heartwarming news to brighten your day. In Newport, a group of talented young pupils from Undy Primary School and Pill Primary School are proving that creativity knows no bounds. They’ve teamed up with local charity Raven House Trust to bring an explosion of color, imagination, and positive vibes to the organization’s space. And the secret ingredient? A little guidance from a professional artist! These budding Picassos have worked hand-in-hand with Rhiannon Art, learning new […]

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The Fierce Fight Against the Flood When heavy rains threatened to flood a home in Ynysddu, Newport, local residents became real-life heroes. As water levels rose dangerously, these community members jumped into action, grabbing brooms and buckets to get the water down a drain. Their efforts went beyond just protecting property—they gave neighbors hope and comfort during a challenging time. Thereasa Jones, whose house it was, said ‘"I'm always so worried when it rains that we'll get flooded, as we […]

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